Bitcoin vs. gold: Key differences that could position BTC for a big rally
Bitcoin has been called “digital gold,” and some of its key properties may help BTC rally more than the precious metal in percentage terms. Go to Source
Month: January 2026
Bitcoin price rejected at $90K again: What will trigger breakout?
Heavy outflows from Bitcoin ETFs have diminished, putting BTC price in a better position to overcome the next hurdle at $93,000. Go to Source
Sygnum and Starboard Raise Over 750 BTC for BTC Alpha Fund
Swiss digital asset banking group Sygnum and Starboard Digital secure 750+ BTC from professional investors for the market‑neutral BTC Alpha Fund. Sygnum and Starboard Digital Strategies announce seed‑phase completion of the Starboard Sygnum BTC Alpha Fund on Jan. 29, 2026, raising over 750 BTC from professional and institutional investors within four months and reporting an … Read more
Laser Digital Files OCC Application to Form US National Trust Bank
Laser Digital, the digital asset subsidiary of Nomura Group, applies to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to form Laser Digital National Trust Bank for institutional digital asset custody and spot trading. Laser Digital Americas Group Holdings Inc. filed a de novo application with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) … Read more
OSL Group raises $200M to expand stablecoin and payments business
Hong Kong-listed OSL Group plans acquisitions and global expansion after securing fresh capital to scale its stablecoin and digital payments business. Go to Source
Solana validator count drops 68% as node costs squeeze smaller operators
Solana’s validator count has dropped 68% since 2023 as rising costs and zero-fee competition push smaller node operators offline. Go to Source
Metaplanet approves $137M overseas raise to buy Bitcoin and repay debt
Metaplanet said proceeds will be used for Bitcoin purchases, its Bitcoin income business, and partial debt repayment as it executes its capital strategy. Go to Source
South Korea tightens crypto licensing rules for exchanges and shareholders
Regulators gain wider discretion to vet shareholders, finances and controls as South Korea tightens crypto market access. Go to Source
Bybit to launch retail bank accounts with personal IBANs in February
Crypto exchange Bybit said its new “My Bank” accounts will give users personal IBANs, instant fiat access, multi-currency transfers and crypto trading under their own name. Go to Source
Universal Launches UAE Central Bank‑Registered USD Stablecoin
Universal announces USDU as the first USD‑backed stablecoin registered by the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates for compliant digital‑asset settlement. Universal Digital Intl Limited, regulated by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), announces in Abu Dhabi on Jan. 29, 2026, that USDU is registered by the Central … Read more